Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Kigali

One-way fares from US$301 · JNB → KGL · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Kigali → Johannesburg
Cheapest fare
US$301

Kenya Airways · Wed, 23 Dec

Cheapest month
December

from US$301

Direct flights
Not recently

Usually 1+ stop

Quickest trip
5h 35m

2,710 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Kigali

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  1. December 2026 Cheapest US$301

Cheapest dates in December 2026

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

Kenya Airways
Depart17:00 Wed, 23 DecJNB → KGL 5h 35m · 1 stop
US$301one way, per person
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About flights from Johannesburg to Kigali

Johannesburg (JNB) and Kigali (KGL) are about 2,710 km apart. We haven't seen direct fares on this route recently, so expect at least one stop; the quickest journey we've seen takes about 5h 35m. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from US$301, and December 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Johannesburg to Kigali?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is US$301 with Kenya Airways, departing Wednesday, 23 December 2026.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Kigali?

December 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from US$301 one way.

Are there direct flights from Johannesburg to Kigali?

We haven't seen direct fares recently, so most journeys include at least one stop.

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Kigali?

The quickest journey we've seen takes about 5h 35m. Johannesburg and Kigali are around 2,710 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Johannesburg to Kigali?

Recent fares on this route were with Kenya Airways.

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